SATELLITE UPDATE

The first 18-kw. XM Satellite Radio spacecraft is about half-way through testing at Hughes Space and Communications (see photo). The Hughes HS 702 satellite, which is about 23 ft. high, is one of two spacecraft with which XM Satellite Radio plans to begin subscription service during the first half...

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